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a nmm ' S-1 V . t.,w-S',::,,B '"--.-'1 Univeristy police IfiMJTrWi t ' three car crash on JjVUIi I VV-ClL ( Dixon Drive, f 1 Page 11. Climb every rock dim the feat! ?very mountain by way of mbing, hiking and biking in ures section, pages 8 & Volume 63 Issue 29 I 1 i I J 51 The hockey club beat the Utah Valley Golden Eagles 5-2, - page 10. Wednesday, November 8, 2000 GN POST W B R T A T E U ' N V E R S I T Y Election parties went on in many Utah counties as the results to the 2000 election were being tallied By Pamela Camp news writer The Signpost Nervous excitement fills the air as more than 300 voters, candidates and their families gather in the Commissioner's Chambers at the Weber Center to watch election results. About 10 Weber State University Young Republicans attended the party. The vice chairman, Daniel Corry, nervously tosses a ptiiffpd plpphant as he talks about incoming reports. "I'm already pacing, I've been pacing all day," Corry said. "If Bush wins I'll be on the phone for two hours with all of my Democratic friends back East. If not, I'm not answering my phone for two days." "This election is a real nail biter," said Trevor Gailey, a Weber State University student. "I just kind of sit back and wait for things to happen." No one is predicting a winner as of 11:00 p.m. in the very close presidential race or in many of the local elections.'The encouraging thing to me is the increase in the number of voters," said Barney Chapman. "That's what it's all about, people getting involved and participating in the democratic process." Chapman welcomed everyone as they entered the room and invited them to help themselves to something to eat. Janet Williams and Cindy Evensen conducted an exit poll for the Los Angeles Times at Roy district 009 and 012. "They had a really good turnout, Williams said. "By 3:00 p.m., more than 400 people had voted." Williams estimated Ill 'X Gov. Mike Leavitt celebrates with Lt. Gov. Olene Walker at the Republican Party Headquarters in Salt Lake City after being elected to a third term. 600-700 registered voters in that district. Tonight's crowd ranged in age from infant to senior citizen. Stockton Mair, a toddler attending with his mother, Diann, wore his 'republic' fuzzy red Elmo pajamas and his brother Carson wore a 'democrat' blue sweat shirt. Red, white and blue ties, vests and decorations dominate the decor. Candidate for state senator, district 20 said, "I've been coming here with my brother See Parties page 6 SEE PAGE 3 for more ELECTION coverage, Student Senate looks to limit senators By Wes Hanna campus affairs editor The Signpost In a special committee meeting of the Student Senate Monday, 13 senators discarded the idea of restructuring the Student Senate in favor of revising the rules for the admission of any new senate positions.This move means that while no current special constituency senators will be dropped, the approval of future special constituency seats may become more difficult. "Instead of restructuring, we are working with what we have," said committee chairman Lyle Van Orman. Debate has swirled in senate concerning possible restructuring in recent weeks after a meeting with senate consultant Bernard Franklin and an attempt by the Student Athlete Advisory Committee to create a senate seat specifically representing student athletes. As the constitution of WSUSA now stands, any group of people can identify itself as a constituency and request to have a senator to represent them. This' group must then get 50 percent plus 1 of its constituency to sign a petition for the senator, have administrative approval and have 34 of the senate approve the new seat. "There are a lot of things that aren't covered in our constitution," Tiffany Veigel, senator for heath professions said. 'The vehicle isn't working as it is now," said Academic Vice president Trent Cragun. "I don't know if we can handle more senators. I don't know if the system can handle any more." The question still in debate is where to draw the line on new senators. "Special constituency seats can't just represent a group of people; they have to have a purpose," Veigel said. See Senate page 6 investing in a house is a good move for WSU students By Mark Cray news editor The Signpost One of the best investments a student can make is putting money down on a home, according to Jerry Preston, owner of JPC construction. As soon as possible, students should rid themselves of "fancy cars" and put money down on a house, he said. "You need to step on that ladder." said Preston, a licensed general contractor. "And the sooner the better." To many students at Weber State University this might mean buying their first home, considering the average age of a first-time home buyer in Utah is the early 20s. This is a scary thought, but a process that most students will have to do. "Your first-time buyers are very confused because they don't know what to expect," said Marino Toulatos. co-owner of The Franklin Group Inc., a real estate firm in South Ogden. They know absolutely nothing," Toulatos said. "You have to explain things to them slowly. You have to spend more time with them, do a lot of follow-up with them and make sure they understand everything." What they can expect is a home costing $100,000 to $130,000, the average cost for a first-time home owner. . The Process The first thing a potential first-time home owner should do is seek a real estate agent. Real estate agents will explain the process of buying, lenders and review forms. The second step, according to Toulatos, is to seek a lender. A lender will tell you what you qualify for based on needs and affordability. Lenders look for stable jobs and good credit. "You can almost get a house with nothing down," Toulatos said. Think finances might be a problem? 'There are many, many programs available that can accommodate the first- (allows buyer to buy at a lower interest rate) can all be helpful to a first-time buyer. 'There are more programs foi first-time time buyer provided you know what your price area is," Toulatos said. The HART program (helps first-time buyers with little of no money down buy a house), "sweat-equity" (when the buyer helps painting, cleaning, etc.) and discount points buyers thar when started rea estate) 1 E years ago.' Toulatos said. A critical step to buying a home is the education process, Toulatos said Without it there is usually no sale, and if there is, there are a lot of See House page 10

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a nmm ' S-1 V . t.,w-S',::,,B '"--.-'1 Univeristy police IfiMJTrWi t ' three car crash on JjVUIi I VV-ClL ( Dixon Drive, f 1 Page 11. Climb every rock dim the feat! ?very mountain by way of mbing, hiking and biking in ures section, pages 8 & Volume 63 Issue 29 I 1 i I J 51 The hockey club beat the Utah Valley Golden Eagles 5-2, - page 10. Wednesday, November 8, 2000 GN POST W B R T A T E U ' N V E R S I T Y Election parties went on in many Utah counties as the results to the 2000 election were being tallied By Pamela Camp news writer The Signpost Nervous excitement fills the air as more than 300 voters, candidates and their families gather in the Commissioner's Chambers at the Weber Center to watch election results. About 10 Weber State University Young Republicans attended the party. The vice chairman, Daniel Corry, nervously tosses a ptiiffpd plpphant as he talks about incoming reports. "I'm already pacing, I've been pacing all day," Corry said. "If Bush wins I'll be on the phone for two hours with all of my Democratic friends back East. If not, I'm not answering my phone for two days." "This election is a real nail biter," said Trevor Gailey, a Weber State University student. "I just kind of sit back and wait for things to happen." No one is predicting a winner as of 11:00 p.m. in the very close presidential race or in many of the local elections.'The encouraging thing to me is the increase in the number of voters," said Barney Chapman. "That's what it's all about, people getting involved and participating in the democratic process." Chapman welcomed everyone as they entered the room and invited them to help themselves to something to eat. Janet Williams and Cindy Evensen conducted an exit poll for the Los Angeles Times at Roy district 009 and 012. "They had a really good turnout, Williams said. "By 3:00 p.m., more than 400 people had voted." Williams estimated Ill 'X Gov. Mike Leavitt celebrates with Lt. Gov. Olene Walker at the Republican Party Headquarters in Salt Lake City after being elected to a third term. 600-700 registered voters in that district. Tonight's crowd ranged in age from infant to senior citizen. Stockton Mair, a toddler attending with his mother, Diann, wore his 'republic' fuzzy red Elmo pajamas and his brother Carson wore a 'democrat' blue sweat shirt. Red, white and blue ties, vests and decorations dominate the decor. Candidate for state senator, district 20 said, "I've been coming here with my brother See Parties page 6 SEE PAGE 3 for more ELECTION coverage, Student Senate looks to limit senators By Wes Hanna campus affairs editor The Signpost In a special committee meeting of the Student Senate Monday, 13 senators discarded the idea of restructuring the Student Senate in favor of revising the rules for the admission of any new senate positions.This move means that while no current special constituency senators will be dropped, the approval of future special constituency seats may become more difficult. "Instead of restructuring, we are working with what we have," said committee chairman Lyle Van Orman. Debate has swirled in senate concerning possible restructuring in recent weeks after a meeting with senate consultant Bernard Franklin and an attempt by the Student Athlete Advisory Committee to create a senate seat specifically representing student athletes. As the constitution of WSUSA now stands, any group of people can identify itself as a constituency and request to have a senator to represent them. This' group must then get 50 percent plus 1 of its constituency to sign a petition for the senator, have administrative approval and have 34 of the senate approve the new seat. "There are a lot of things that aren't covered in our constitution," Tiffany Veigel, senator for heath professions said. 'The vehicle isn't working as it is now," said Academic Vice president Trent Cragun. "I don't know if we can handle more senators. I don't know if the system can handle any more." The question still in debate is where to draw the line on new senators. "Special constituency seats can't just represent a group of people; they have to have a purpose," Veigel said. See Senate page 6 investing in a house is a good move for WSU students By Mark Cray news editor The Signpost One of the best investments a student can make is putting money down on a home, according to Jerry Preston, owner of JPC construction. As soon as possible, students should rid themselves of "fancy cars" and put money down on a house, he said. "You need to step on that ladder." said Preston, a licensed general contractor. "And the sooner the better." To many students at Weber State University this might mean buying their first home, considering the average age of a first-time home buyer in Utah is the early 20s. This is a scary thought, but a process that most students will have to do. "Your first-time buyers are very confused because they don't know what to expect," said Marino Toulatos. co-owner of The Franklin Group Inc., a real estate firm in South Ogden. They know absolutely nothing," Toulatos said. "You have to explain things to them slowly. You have to spend more time with them, do a lot of follow-up with them and make sure they understand everything." What they can expect is a home costing $100,000 to $130,000, the average cost for a first-time home owner. . The Process The first thing a potential first-time home owner should do is seek a real estate agent. Real estate agents will explain the process of buying, lenders and review forms. The second step, according to Toulatos, is to seek a lender. A lender will tell you what you qualify for based on needs and affordability. Lenders look for stable jobs and good credit. "You can almost get a house with nothing down," Toulatos said. Think finances might be a problem? 'There are many, many programs available that can accommodate the first- (allows buyer to buy at a lower interest rate) can all be helpful to a first-time buyer. 'There are more programs foi first-time time buyer provided you know what your price area is," Toulatos said. The HART program (helps first-time buyers with little of no money down buy a house), "sweat-equity" (when the buyer helps painting, cleaning, etc.) and discount points buyers thar when started rea estate) 1 E years ago.' Toulatos said. A critical step to buying a home is the education process, Toulatos said Without it there is usually no sale, and if there is, there are a lot of See House page 10